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The $5 Dollar Tree Find That Replaced My $20 Snackle Box

Dollar Tree's Snackle Box

I have to admit, I bought a viral snackle box last year when they were trending on social media. What can I say? I was influenced. I spent close to $20 on one and later bought a couple of similar, smaller boxes.

So when I saw Dollar Tree carries a version for only $5, I kicked myself for not holding out (Dollar Tree always delivers!) and immediately added a few to my list. They're great for lunch and snack prep, but even more importantly, they're incredible for staying organized around the house.

• Price: $5 for one box with a lid
• Why I Love It:It’s affordable, surprisingly sturdy, and endlessly useful for snacks, travel, and keeping everyday clutter organized.

Why I Love Dollar Tree's Snackle Boxes

They're sturdy, have clear lids, and come in three neutral but on-trend colors—cream, beige, and pale mint green. The varied compartment sizes are a big selling feature for me. Instead of the standard eight squares, there is a mix of small, medium, and long sections that work for a range of things.

By pre-prepping sandwich items, my kids can grab what they want for lunch and make their own sandwiches. It comes in really handy. Similarly, I prep perishable snacks—mostly cut-up fruit and vegetables—that they can grab whenever they want, which has also cut down (a bit) on how often they ask me to get them a snack.

They're also a great way to pack fun snacks for road trips or plane rides. I like adding things like pretzels, microwave popcorn, chocolate-covered almonds, freeze-dried strawberries, and seasonal treats. But I was surprised at how much use it would get beyond food.

Creative Ways To Use Dollar Tree's Snackle Boxes

What makes these boxes genuinely useful—not just Instagram-pretty—is that they create designated areas for keeping similar items together and neatly organized, which is how these boxes really earn their keep. Based on how I've been using mine, and inspired by clever ideas floating around TikTok, creator @thecraftedstudioco shared some great ideas in this video. Here are some of the ways they make my life genuinely easier:

• Car survival kit:I like to keep one in the trunk to hold things like band-aids, hair ties, travel-sized sunscreen, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, stain remover, lip balm, gum, non-perishable snacks, and "emergency" lollipops for when a grocery store meltdown is brewing.
• Cord organization: I used to have a drawer full of mystery cables, and this has been the best solution. I sorted my USB-C, Lightning, and Micro-USB cords into separate compartments, and it's been a total game-changer for finding the right cord when I need it.
• Small toy travel box: This one is a must for parents. I used a similar box on a recent vacation to Europe, where I stored LEGO pieces for my son to play with while we were traveling. It would work for any small toys. It kept everything together (nothing was lost), and it was one of his most-used travel toys because it offered endless opportunities for imaginative play and creativity.
• Art supply hub:I also use it to create a mini art kit for restaurant trips, travel, or even at home. I like to keep things like crayons or markers, washi tape, small paper cards, a mini notepad, stickers, scissors, glue, and more to keep my kids entertained (and off of screens) when we're dining out.
• Junk drawer categories:Instead of one chaotic drawer, why not use the compartments to create zones for things like batteries, garbage tags, wall hooks, command strips, and the random IKEA screws I hang on to because "I might need them someday."
• Hair station: My daughter keeps all her hair supplies in a basket, but the Craftedstudio's suggestion to use it to hold hair ties, clips, barrettes, and more would make them easier to find and grab for more efficient mornings.